Christ at the center
Everything we do is rooted in Jesus’ words in John 15:5: “I am the vine; you are the branches.” Students are invited to know who God is and what life is for.
About & our story
A ministry that started with two friends and a prayer.
The Vine exists to connect the youth of Colorado Springs to Christ's love by providing a safe and fun environment for discipleship and building community through partnering with the church.
Our story
Prayed for. Fasted for. Built for students.
Katie and Maryann met in 2010 while working at a daycare. Maryann was looking for a math tutor for her daughter, and Katie accepted the role. They started talking about an idea, and they started praying about it.
Then Katie spent 14 months in Florida and Africa doing missions work. From a distance, they kept meeting online and on the phone in the evenings to pray. There was lots of fasting, and God was giving them ideas all throughout 2011.
A small Bible study began in the spring of 2012. In April of 2013, The Vine was officially launched.
The name comes from John 15:5, where Jesus says, “I am the vine; you are the branches.” We believe students who stay connected to Christ bear fruit, and that every branch belongs.
“The Vine exists to connect the youth of Colorado Springs to Christ's love by providing a safe and fun environment for discipleship and building community through partnering with the church.”
The Vine mission statement
What we believe
Four values that shape every night.
Free for every student
No fees, no dues, no cost. Everything The Vine offers is completely free, because belonging should never depend on a family’s budget.
Everyone is welcome
Every middle and high school student, 6th through 12th grade, is welcome regardless of background, social standing, or denomination.
Safety first
Christ-centered adults are always present, and every adult supervisor has passed a background check. Students are never alone in hard conversations.
Partnering with the church
We don't do this alone.
Partnering with the church is written into our mission on purpose. The Vine works alongside churches and families across Colorado Springs to care for students, and adult volunteers from the community make every gathering possible.
The Vine gathers two days a week with Christ-centered adults always present. Students find relevant Bible studies, leadership development, homework help, games, service projects, summer outings, snacks, and a home-cooked meal at Bible study.
Give to The Vine, and help every student find a safe place to belong.
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